Rangers Add Former Twins Infielder on Minor League Deal Amid Injuries to Key Players
By Jackson Kruse | Sep 10, 2025
The Texas Rangers have signed former Minnesota Twins infielder Donovan Solano to a minor league contract, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Solano, recently released by the Seattle Mariners on September 1 to make roster space for catching prospect Harry Ford, batted .252/.295/.344 with an 84 wRC+ in 69 games this season.
The Rangers made the move to bolster their infield depth after losing two star players to injury. Second baseman Marcus Semien is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season due to a fractured left foot. Shortstop Corey Seager has been out since undergoing an emergency appendectomy on August 28 but may return for Texas’ final home games against the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins.
Since Solano joined the Rangers late in the season, he won’t be eligible for their postseason roster if Texas makes the playoffs. The Rangers currently trail the Mariners by just 1.5 games for the last American League Wild Card spot. If Solano is added to the 28-man roster before the regular season ends, he could help the team surpass Seattle — the team that released him earlier this month.
At 37 years old, Solano made his MLB debut with the Miami Marlins in 2012. After four seasons with Miami, he briefly played for the New York Yankees, mostly spending time in Triple-A from 2016 to 2017. He then played for the Dodgers’ Triple-A team in 2018 before joining the San Francisco Giants from 2019 to 2021. He also spent time with the Cincinnati Reds (2022), Twins (2023), San Diego Padres (2024), and Mariners (2025).
Solano was a key contributor to the Twins’ 2023 postseason run, offering strong on-base skills (.369 OBP) and defensive flexibility, covering first, second, and third base. Although he lacks power, his veteran presence and versatility make him a valuable clubhouse asset. Approaching 38 next season, Solano could be an affordable option if the Twins decide to bring him back.
